Zapping the brain to beat meth cravings in HIV patients

NCT ID NCT06830980

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests a type of brain stimulation called accelerated theta burst stimulation (a form of TMS) to see if it can lower cravings for methamphetamine in people living with HIV. Thirty adults aged 18-65 with HIV and a history of meth use will receive the treatment. The goal is to measure changes in craving and brain activity.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

HIV infectious disease methamphetamine dependence

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • UK Department of Psychiatry

    RECRUITING

    Lexington, Kentucky, 40509, United States

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